Software · head to head
Coffee Meets Bagel vs Facebook Dating
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation; Facebook Dating only available in approximately 50 countries, limiting global reach compared to Tinder or Bumble
- They diverge on capability: Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Facebook Dating covers Secret Crush.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Coffee Meets Bagel and Facebook Dating actually diverge.
| Attribute | Coffee Meets Bagel | Facebook Dating |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Coffee Meets Bagel
- Curated Daily Matches
- Discover Section
- Icebreakers
- Activity Reports
- Photo Lab
Only in Facebook Dating
- Secret Crush
- Events Integration
- Groups Integration
- Stories
- Instagram Integration
- Facebook Events
- Facebook Groups
Both cover
- Video Chat
- Ios support
- Android support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Coffee Meets Bagel
- High volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation
- Weak matching algorithm compared to competitors like eharmony and OkCupid
- Limited free features with most features requiring premium subscription
- Frequent app bugs, glitches, and technical issues affecting usability
- Slow and unresponsive customer service with rude representatives
- Billing errors and overcharging issues with difficult refund processes
- Limited user base in smaller cities and non-urban areas
Facebook Dating
- Only available in approximately 50 countries, limiting global reach compared to Tinder or Bumble
- Mobile-only platform with no desktop access, restricting usage to smartphones
- Limited communication options: text-only messaging with no video chat feature
- Only 20% year-over-year user growth in US/Canada (280M+ users) versus Tinder's 50M+ active daters
- Smaller active dating user base makes finding matches difficult outside major metropolitan areas
- Privacy concerns due to Meta's history of data mishandling and data collection for ad targeting
- Algorithm matches based on shared interests do not necessarily ensure compatibility, particularly regarding life goals
Pricing, plan by plan
Coffee Meets Bagel
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.
Facebook Dating
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Facebook Dating review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Coffee Meets Bagel if
- You need curated daily matches.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want discover section.
Choose Facebook Dating if
- You need secret crush.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want events integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Coffee Meets Bagel or Facebook Dating better?
- Neither clearly leads. Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Facebook Dating at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Coffee Meets Bagel or Facebook Dating?
- Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Facebook Dating at Free.
- Does Coffee Meets Bagel or Facebook Dating run on more platforms?
- Both run on iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Coffee Meets Bagel for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Coffee Meets Bagel do that Facebook Dating cannot?
- Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. Facebook Dating covers Secret Crush, Events Integration, Groups Integration, Stories. Both handle Video Chat, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Coffee Meets Bagel: What is Coffee Meets Bagel's pricing?
Coffee Meets Bagel offers a free tier with daily bagels and premium plans starting at $14.99/month (Mini plan) and $35/month (Premium). In-app currency called Beans can be purchased for additional features.
SourceFacebook Dating: Is Facebook Dating free to use?
Yes. Facebook Dating is completely free with no subscriptions or premium tiers. All features including unlimited likes and seeing who liked you are free, unlike competitors like Tinder.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: What are Coffee Meets Bagel's main features?
The app sends users a limited set of daily matches called bagels based on preferences and behavior. If both users like each other, a chat opens that expires in seven days. 91% of users on CMB seek serious relationships.
SourceFacebook Dating: How does Facebook Dating protect my privacy?
Facebook Dating creates a separate dating profile invisible to friends and family. Matches come from groups, events, and pages you follow. However, Meta collects dating activity data to improve algorithms and target ads, raising concerns given Facebook's history of data mishandling.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: How many matches has Coffee Meets Bagel facilitated?
Coffee Meets Bagel has made over 150 million matches for its users globally.
SourceFacebook Dating: What devices can I access Facebook Dating on?
Facebook Dating is only available on mobile via Facebook apps for Android and iPhone. Desktop access is not supported.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: How did Coffee Meets Bagel turn down a Shark Tank offer?
In Shark Tank Season 6 (2015), Mark Cuban offered $30 million to buy the company outright. The founders rejected the offer, believing the company could grow as large as Match.com and reach a billion-dollar valuation.
SourceFacebook Dating: What countries is Facebook Dating available in?
Facebook Dating is available in approximately 50 countries including the US, Canada, Europe (32 countries), and select other regions. Global availability is more limited compared to competitors like Tinder.
SourceFacebook Dating: How does Facebook Dating match users?
Facebook Dating uses an algorithm based on user preferences, activity, mutual connections, and shared interests from groups and events you follow. However, research shows little evidence that similarity algorithms actually predict dating compatibility.
SourceFacebook Dating: Does Facebook Dating have video chat?
No. Facebook Dating only supports text messaging for communication. Video chat is not available, unlike some competitors that offer video call features before meeting.